Childminder EY470051

Inspection date 11 January 2019 Previous inspection date 26 November 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children are happy and demonstrate a very strong sense of belonging. They share a wonderfully supportive relationship with the childminder. This helps to foster their emotional security extremely well. n The childminder provides a wide range of activities that support children's interests and their learning. She plans a range of trips into the local community. This contributes to widening children's experiences. Children make independent choices about their play and try out their ideas. n The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She plans next steps to help them make progress in their individual development. The childminder shares regular information with parents. This helps to provide continuity for children's learning and their care needs. n The childminder promotes children's well-being extremely well. She responds quickly and sensitively to their needs. The childminder respects children's unique qualities and

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This provision is good

promotes their self-confidence superbly well. The childminder uses clear explanation to support children's understanding. She sets very high expectations for all children and is consistent in her approach. n Children are encouraged to share resources and take turns. The childminder promotes positive behaviour and fosters children's self-care skills very well. n The childminder actively supports children's language development through a range of approaches. For example, she talks about what is happening and introduces new words to extend children's vocabulary. n The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision. She takes into account the views of children and their parents. Parents' written comments suggest that they are very happy with the progress that their children are making in their learning. n Self-evaluation does not fully inform a programme of professional development to enhance the good quality teaching to a higher level.

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This provision is good

n Sometimes, group activities do not offer challenge to the more able children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n develop a focused programme of ongoing professional development to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest level n ensure that group activities consistently provide maximum levels of challenge for the most able children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including children's learning records, safeguarding procedures, parents' written comments and training records. n The inspector considered evidence of suitability checks carried out for all adults living in the home.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of signs and symptoms of potential abuse. She has an excellent understanding of ways to monitor children's welfare. The childminder knows the correct procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child's safety. Risk assessments are effective and help to maintain a safe environment for children. The childminder carefully monitors children's learning. She highlights potential gaps in their development and plans activities to help to close them quickly. Strong partnership working with parents helps to provide a shared approach to meeting children's individual needs. The childminder has carried out both recommendations raised at her last inspection. This demonstrates a desire to improve her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment that captures children's enthusiasm and curiosity. She asks questions which helps to support children's thinking. Children enjoy joining in with familiar rhymes and they listen with interest to stories that the childminder reads. This contributes to promoting their language development and their literacy skills. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development. For example, she encourages them to sort building blocks into piles of different colours and count how many there are. The childminder models actions for children to copy. This helps to enhance their skills. Young children enjoy exploring a range of musical instruments to create their own rhythm and sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides a wealth of stimulating outdoor activities that enable children to exercise in the fresh air. Opportunities for them to learn about the natural world and their local community are very well promoted. Children are learning to take appropriate risk in their play. The childminder fosters children's health and welfare extremely well. Admission procedures are flexible and tailored to meet children's individual needs. The childminder plans a wealth of opportunities for children to mix with others in the local community. This helps to build their confidence in group learning and contributes to fostering their social skills superbly well.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning. They are gaining confidence in their own abilities. Children are motivated and eager to learn. They are willing to join in and 'have a go'. Children listen to the childminder and follow her instructions. They copy her actions and delight as she lavishes praise in support of their achievements. Children are developing knowledge and skills that will support them in the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470051 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10064780 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 26 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the Blackley area of Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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